A superb WW2 Battle Of Britain era, un - touched condition Air Ministry 'B' type flying helmet, complete with large style maker label and a pair of leather MK VIII Flying Goggles. The helmet leather is in a very supple condition, showing very light honest service use only, and now appearing dark tan / brown in colour. It is sized inside on a label to 6 1/2" - 6 3/4". All straps and buckles are present and in good matching order. The ear cup zips are in good working order. The interior of helmet shows light use, wear and sweat staining. It has a silk maker label present giving details "Size 16 1/2 to 6 3/4 AM Made By Frank Bryan Limited London & Worcester 1938". Above this it is ink stamped "ALD 5 B1" inside a black rectangle. In all a stunning helmet, becoming harder to find especially in this condition. The archetypal WW2 RAF flying helmet, much used during the ’Battle of Britain’. The leather MK VIII Flying Goggles are in excellent condition, the lenses are in very good undamaged condition. The leather nose cover is stamped with MK VII 220/930 1 4260" and a white stamp "B L B H 1" inside a circle. The elasticated head band has lost some of its elasticity. The buckles and adjusters are all present. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 12374
£745.00

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